Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Cup of Elijah Plate
Artifact ID1981.10654.01
Object Type
Plate, Commemorative
Gifter
Michel S. Shwartz
Maker
Michel S. Shwartz
(Great Neck, NY)
Date
1981
Medium
Ceramic, Paint
Dimensions10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA ceramic commemorative plate titled "Cup of Elijah." The design is a colorful circular pattern with swirling Hebrew text around a city scene offset to the upper right of the plate. The inscription on the back of the plate states, "Cup of Elijah Plate 'behold, I will send you to Elijah the Prophet - Before the coming of the great and awesome day.' Malachi 3:24" Bellow this is an inscription in Hebrew both in blue. Also inscribed on the plate is a gold handwritten inscription stating, "To the President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan - with prayers for a complete recovery and many years of health and happiness. with admiration and affection - Michel Easter/Passover 1981. Special Artist Proof."Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Michel S. Shwartz 1981
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Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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